Attention Latino Community! For the first time, the Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic-Latino Affairs will meet in Wilmington. Special thanks to UNC Wilmington and New Hanover County for their support in making this a reality!
To attend, please register by clicking on the following link: RSVP: https://forms.office.com/g/gfNQ7xvJe9
Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
Place: Warwick Center, UNCW
629 Hamilton Dr
Wilmington, NC 28403
Time:
*11:15 AM: Check-in
*11:30 to 12:30: Networking
*12:45 to 2:40 PM: Council Meeting - More details coming soon
*2:40 PM: Public Comments
*3:00 PM: Meeting ends
*Free parking, TBD, more information coming soon
We look forward to seeing you,
Governor's Advisory Council on Hispanic-Latino Affairs
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